to infringe
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British pronunciation
/ɪnfɹˈɪnd‍ʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "infringe"

to infringe
01

to violate someone's rights or property

Transitive: to infringe rights or property
to infringe definition and meaning
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The company was warned about potential legal consequences if it continued to infringe environmental regulations.
The protest organizers were cautious not to infringe any laws governing public demonstrations.
1.1

to break or violate a law, rule, or agreement, such as a treaty

Transitive: to infringe a rule or agreement
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They were fined for infringing the local zoning laws with their construction project.
The company was taken to court for infringing a competitor's patent.
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